Distance From La Plata Airport to Viru Viru International Airport

The distance from La Plata Airport () to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 1565 miles or 2518 kilometers or 1359 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Puerto Gaitán ( Colombia ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Gaitán and Santa Cruz takes around 3 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Plata Airport, Puerto Gaitán, Colombia to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 3 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - VVI

Kilometers		2518 km
Statute Miles		1565 miles
Nautical Miles		1359 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 35 minutes

La Plata Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - to VVI Flight Path

Location of La Plata Airport & Viru Viru International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puerto Gaitán to Santa Cruz nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puerto Gaitán, Colombia and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Puerto Gaitán, Colombia and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VVI

Time difference between Puerto Gaitán (Colombia) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 1 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 1 Hours ahead of Puerto Gaitán.

Location	Local Time
Puerto Gaitán (Colombia)	2025-12-17, 05:18:46 -05
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2025-12-17, 06:18:46 -04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

La Plata Airport ( / ) Puerto Gaitán, Colombia

Destination

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI / SLVR) Santa Cruz, Bolivia